The export push gives Philippine durian and mangosteen greater international exposure while creating additional market opportunities for local growers and agricultural producers.
Negros Oriental entrepreneurs are being encouraged to explore greener business practices as DTI promotes sustainability across the province’s growing MSME sector.
DENR is encouraging local governments to establish dedicated collection and disposal points for e-cigarettes and other forms of electronic waste in communities.
The Chinese government has announced its approval of the USD350 million loan to the Philippine government to finance the Samal Island-Davao City bridge project.
The city government of Laoag plans to light up its village streets with solar-powered lamp posts, as well as repair and expand its road network systems to make the area more bike-friendly.
Outgoing Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año called on personnel of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology to support his successor, Benjamin Abalos Jr.
The construction of a farm-to-market road in Nueva Ecija, which is expected to speed up the supply of agricultural products to the province's major markets, is currently in full swing.